Only 20 miles from downtown Richmond, Pocahontas State Park offers a variety of activities, including biking, hiking, picnicking, swimming, camping and family-friendly nature programs. Swift Creek Reservoir and Beaver Lake offer visitors a chance for excellent wildlife viewing and fishing.
10301 State Park Rd (at Beach Rd) Chesterfield , VA 23832 United States
Dogs must be leashed at all times. One of the Park Rangers stopped us from playing fetch with the dog bc he wasn't on a leash (although we had the leash with us and no one was around).
Only 20 miles from downtown the park offers a variety of outdoor activities , including biking , hiking , picnicking , swimming , camping and family-friendly nature programs.
$5 entry fee for a vehicle. Wonderful for walking around the lake along creeks. Great for dogs!
Boat rentals - camping - swimming pool - wedding location - hiking and biking trails - kayak rental - family friendly
Need good music to camp to? Try 103.7 the River for Dave Matthews, Mumford & Sons, U2, ColdPlay, Pink, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers , Black Keys, and more!
Here's where you should park if you are coming to the MTB trails at Pocahontas State Park from the north! Saves 20 min of driving each way!
Don't come to this state park to tent camp! Unless you have the safety of an RV or are intending just to go on the lake or in the pool, stay away! The squirrels are crazy and there are a TON of bees!!
If you're coming for a concert , see if they offer camping specials included with tux - sometimes it's cheaper than paying separate for both
If you are coming from north of Pocahontas State Park, this is a great place to park and access the MTB single track trails ! Read more
Great park with great trails . One of the best in Virginia.
Enjoy four pools, a kids play area and 30-foot tube slides ...all for $5-$8 admission.
If you are coming from the north, park in the Qualla lot to save 20 minutes car travel time each way.
Great concerts , zoso was great, so was hotel California , keep em coming. The cost is Great !!
Beautiful place for trail running. Will definitely return!
Bring a trolling motor and battery and rent a boat for a quiet cruise among the lilly pads.
I haven't been here in nearly 20 years! It has changed so much and for the better!!
As a tuhtle , I occupy the nice trees . Sorry fellow fwogs . You think the rotten logs are nice.
Always have fun when we go with the kids. Needs more seatin tho
Tuhtles live in the nice trees . Fwogs live in the rotten logs on the ground .
Great trails here!
Would be great if they had soap dispensers in the showers
Great place to bike , hike , picnic !
I recommend the mountain biking ! #MTB
Beaver Lake trail is an excellent 1 hour hike .
Concert venue
Amazing view of the stars at night.
Watch out for the chipotle
Great pool complex for kids. Read more
Get ready for an awesome summer!
Very cool venue
Try flushing the toilet when ur done.
Awesome water park for kids!
Biking ! multiple skill level trails and great scenery
Here for shipments bound for Texas.
the security is so rude, and the while thing it's completely unorganized. I wool NEVER go back.
Hiking - swimming - canoe - picnic shelters - trails
Park is close to Virginia State University & can accommodate most social, outdoor activities. It also has an indoor Recreation Room. Great place for families, friends, students & neighbors to gather. - Karla With a K
Not the best in the world, but it's the best in Chester! Good menu and nice sauces at the table. - Mike Colicchio